Lisa Neher Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon

Substitute teach music theory, including written theory, musicianship, sight-singing, and dictation, as needed.

Portland, Oregon Area

Taught History of Western Music 2 at Lewis & Clark College.

Portland, Oregon

Sing for recordings of new choral anthem and hymn arrangements.

Portland, Oregon Area

Iowa City, Iowa

Creator of a call for scores for new compositions for unaccompanied voice.Publicize competition via face-to-face networking, email, and social media.Manage submissions, select winning works, and program world-premiere performances.Rehearse, stage, book, and perform compositions in a one-woman show (upcoming).The goal of the One Voice Project is to expand the repertoire for unaccompanied voice. While there is a strong tradition of solo instrumental works in the classical repertoire, there are relatively few works for solo voice and classical singers rarely perform as true soloists. By partnering with living composers, the One Voice Project will promote unaccompanied vocal performance as a genre and promote the creation of new works for singers.

Lawrence, Kansas (2009-2012) And Iowa City, Iowa (2012-Present)

Teach private voice lessons to students of various ages and experience levels. Put on studio recitals to give students performance opportunities.Teach private lessons to students in the choral programs at Prairie High School (2014-present) and Washington High School (2015-present) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Prepare high school students for Prairie High School master class, state-wide Solo & Ensemble contest and All State Choir auditions.Coach high school students on musicianship skills for level exams.Prepare students for auditions for college music scholarships and admission to music majors.

Portland, Oregon

Design social media posts using Canva design software to promote Cascadia Composers concerts, member presentations, and meetings. Update social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) using social media management platform (Hootsuite). Respond to guest posts and instant messenger queries promptly and professionally. Implement livestreaming of monthly composer presentations and Cascadia Composers concerts. Instruct membership on use of livestreaming technology and present on the latest research on the use of livestreaming to build audience engagement. Advise Cascadia Composers board on website design optimization. Over less than six months, I doubled the number of followers of our Instagram and Twitter accounts and increased the engagement (page views and post reach) of our Facebook page.

Virtual Administrative assistant for MB Arts, the music of composer Michael Bussewitz-Quarm. Keep track of email correspondence regarding score commissions and other opportunities, social media management, proofreading, catalog management, market research.

Grinnell, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Ia

Teach weekly voice lessons to Kirkwood's music transfer students, students who plan to transfer to a 4-year college to complete degrees in music. Build vocal technique in areas including breathing, use of vocal registers, diction, and resonance. Develop interpretive and artistic skills in phrasing, song analysis, and stage movement. Prepare students for sophomore recitals encompassing standard English, Italian, French, and German repertoire. Guest teach at voice seminar several times per semester. Perform on faculty recitals.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Teach private lessons and monthly seminar class for non-majors.Adjudicate end of semester jury exams for Coe College voice students.Grade sight-reading exams for vocal majors.Guest teacher for music major Recital Hour course presenting on topics such as performance anxiety and musical theatre repertoire.Grade vocal scholarship auditions and participate in scholarship interviews.

Iowa City, Iowa

Recruit performers for a concert version of Mozart’s Cosí fan tutte.Apply for grant funding.Book performances in the greater Eastern Iowa region.Publicize performances online and via print media.

Iowa City, Ia

Lead the alto section at weekly church service. Sing solos as needed.

Marion, Iowa

Substitute teach private voice lessons for elementary and middle-school-aged students.

Iowa City, Ia

Teach private voice lessons and weekly seminar class to my own studio of 16-18 students.Assign repertoire, develop vocal exercises, and prepare students for final jury examination.Prepare students to audition for University of Iowa and community musical theatre productions and for the music major at the University of Iowa.

Iowa City, Iowa

Teaching Assistant for undergraduate diction course in English, Italian, and French and International Phonetic Alphabet.Hold individual coaching sessions with students and weekly office hours.Teach course during faculty absences.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Perform in the chorus for 2014 productions of Carmen and The Mikado. Sing at outreach events and promote the production season through radio interviews.

Lawrence, Ks

Support Introductory Pharmacy Practical Experience (IPPE) and Standardized Client Assessment programs. Process payments and manage financial records using PeopleSoft software. Act as Hiring Manager using PeopleAdmin software; participate in interviews and training for Standardized Client actors. Maintain confidential student records.

Lawrence, Kansas

Perform at services and special events, including memorials, weddings, clergy installation. Perform solos as needed. Lead alto section in the rehearsal process.

Kansas City, Mo

Perform as a mezzo-soprano in the opera chorus for productions throughout the season. Independently prepare and memorize music to the highest standards of quality and artistry. Participate in music, staging, technical, and dress rehearsals.

Lawrence, Kanas

Teach all facets of Music Theory I and Music Theory II, the first year of a two-year sequence required for undergraduate music majors at the University of Kansas. Lecture daily on written theory, musicianship, sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard proficiency. Create lesson plans, exams, and assignments, correct all graded work. Meet with students during office hours (3 hours per week) and by appointment to give additional help as needed by the individual.

Lawrence, Kansas

Oversee rehearsal process. Take attendance at multiple rehearsal locations, follow up on absences, provide performers with necessary equipment.Create first-ever Iron Composer Competition, a contest for student composers based on American Idol and Iron Chef. Design contest rules and procedures, collect submissions, invite judges for live face-off concert, run competition logistics. Assist with concert programming decisions based on performer availability and level of proficiency, concert theme, and length.

Lawrence, Kansas

Direct multi-media publicity for concert and CD release throughout the Kansas City region.Manage outreach to elderly, low-income, and disabled concert-goers, arrange for transportation to concert from local retirement homes.Research methods for credit card purchases of CDs. Compare pricing and benefits, and implement preferred method at concert.

Portland, Oregon

Supervise student volunteers. Assign tasks, follow up on progress in person and via email. Coordinate rehearsal scheduling for performers. Compare time availability, select best rehearsal times, and obtain space for rehearsals. Send reminder emails to performers. Act as a contact person for last-minute changes.Create concert programs. Collect performer biographies, write program note, obtain text translations, format and proofread program, collaborate with artist on program design, and oversee printing process to ensure quality and accuracy.

Lesbos, Greece And Portland, Oregon

Stage manage a series of three concerts in Greece. Obtain music stands and chairs from local organizations and businesses, set up stage prior to rehearsals and performances, arrange for return of all borrowed materials.Recruit performers in the United States and abroad via phone and email.Supervise music library. Distribute scores and parts to performers, collect after concerts for proper return to the U.S., keep clear records.

Doctor Of Musical Arts, Voice Performance And Pedagogy, 4.01

Activities and Societies: Kantorei Select Choir Center for New Music OperaDMA Essay: The Chamber Vocal Works of Gabriela Lena Frank

Mm, Music Composition, 4.0

Activities and Societies: KU Composer's Guild KU Opera Workshop Helianthus Contemporary EnsembleMM Thesis Composition: "White Horizon".

Ba, Music (Voice, Composition), Theatre (Performance), 4.0

Activities and Societies: Lewis & Clark Opera Workshop Lewis & Clark Main Stage & Black Box Theatre Productions Capella Nova College Choir.